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Court-ordered overhaul of RI DD system critical in Gov. McKee/Assembly budget – Gina Macris

March 7, 2021

By Gina Macris, Developmental Disabilities News The pace of discussions for complying with a court-ordered overhaul of Rhode Island’s developmental disability system is expected to pick up as early as next week, when newly elevated Governor Daniel McKee rolls out his budget proposal for the fiscal year beginning July 1. McKee was sworn in March…

In the News… quick recap of the week ending March 15, 2025 March 15, 2025
A quick list of the news items of the week of interest to Rhode Islanders. Local, regional, national, international and passings of note. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Approx. $200/yr increase in Providence taxes to pay for city school decision Mayor Smiley wants to tax parking lots in Providence Firehouse in Pascoag burned in a fire… […]
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Clearing up the confusion around date labels on packaged foods – Mary Hunt March 15, 2025
by Mary Hunt, contributing writer, EverydayCheapskate.com No doubt, you’ve noticed that some food products come with dates and codes printed on them. And who isn’t noticing this more now as food costs are skyrocketing? Do those codes and dates mean the item must be consumed by that date or just sold by that date? What… […]
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Burn with Kearns: The magic pill solution, beating the 4 horsemen of chronic disease – Kevin Kearns March 15, 2025
by Coach Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on fitness and exercise Every year, millions of Americans search for the latest miracle solution to weight loss, heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. The truth? The magic pill already exists. And it’s not found in a pharmacy—it’s found in movement. The Four Horsemen of Chronic Disease The… […]
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Out and About in RI: Attendees share concerns, camaraderie at Senior Agenda Coalition event March 15, 2025
Photos by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues. Look for his full report on the in his article on Monday. If you have an event you are attending or organizing and would like to be featured in an OUT AND ABOUT IN RI feature, send to: [email protected] The post Out and About in RI: […]
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Rhode Island Weekend Weather for March 15/16, 2025 – Jack Donnelly March 15, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 3/15/25: Some morning clouds and mist followed by afternoon sun as high pressure hangs on for dear life. Temps seasonably warm, with highs in the mid to upper 50’s and morning lows in the mid 30’s with a gusty southerly breeze. It’s an “A-” day! Sunday 3/16/25: Morning fog and… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for March 14, 2025 – Jack Donnelly March 14, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure drops in for an appearance today helping to clear things out during the afternoon. We’ll have warmer afternoon temps in the mid 50’s under partly cloudy skies after a morning low in the mid 30’s with a light northerly breeze. It’s a “A-” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts,… […]
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Real Estate in RI: Tatiana Pimentel named Growth Coordinator at Engel & Völkers March 14, 2025
Engel & Völkers East Greenwich and Barrington East Bay names Tatiana Pimentel as Growth Coordinator Engel & Völkers East Greenwich and Barrington East Bay have named Tatiana Pimentel as the Growth Coordinator. In this role, Tatiana will drive the brokerage’s expansion, ensuring its continued success in attracting top-tier real estate professionals and maintaining its position… […]
Emilio DiSpirito
Rhode Island Hospitality Career Fair for jobs in Newport County March 14, 2025
CCRI to Host Rhode Island Hospitality Career Fair The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) is hosting the Rhode Island Hospitality Career Fair, in partnership with RI Hospitality Association and Department of Labor and Training. The event will take place at CCRI’s Newport Campus on Wednesday, March 19, providing an engagement opportunity for job seekers… […]
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Outdoors in RI: Op-ed calling for accuracy in gun crime data. $2M for 13 projects to protect habitats March 14, 2025
A month of gun legislation coming up in Rhode Island Did you know? Guns and wildlife restoration The 1937 Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act took the revenues from an existing federal excise tax on gun manufacturers and reallocated them to state wildlife agencies. The law, also known as the Pittman-Robertson Act in recognition of… […]
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GriefSPEAK: Death ends a life, not a relationship- Mari Nardolillo Dias March 14, 2025
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer By: Dr. Mari Dias “The Waiting is the hardest part Every day you see one more yard You take it on faith, you take it to the heart The waiting is the hardest part (Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Hard Promises, 1981) (Names and locations changed to preserve… […]
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